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Swollen spleen can be caused by various causes such as infection, liver disease, and cancer. Medication for swollen spleen and treatment is very dependent on the underlying disease. For example, for a swollen spleen caused by a bacterial infection, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics as a treatment. Spleen swelling or in medical terms called splenomegaly can be treated in various ways according to the cause. In addition to administering medication, splenic radiation therapy and splenic removal surgery (splenectomy) can be an option when swelling of the spleen has caused serious complications. Causes of Swollen Spleen and Variety of Medication to Overcome It Generally, the doctor will give a medicine for swollen spleen and other treatments after knowing the disease that causes the swelling. The diagnosis process is carried out through a series of physical examinations, blood tests, CT scans, and MRI. There are certain medical conditions that cause the swollen spleen, including:...

Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity or peritoneum that is not normal, generally caused by diseases such as cirrhosis, cancer, and heart failure. This yellow and clear ascitic fluid fills the abdominal cavity which is just below the diaphragm, under the chest cavity. In general, ascites can be identified from swelling in the abdomen. This condition can be preceded by symptoms of prolonged abdominal pain without apparent cause, and fever. Other symptoms are quite common, such as shortness of breath, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, and swelling in the legs and feet. It is necessary to search medical history and a careful physical examination to determine further examination of the possibility of ascites. Causes of Ascites Apart from cirrhosis, ascitic fluid can occur due to various conditions below. Hepatitis B and C. Increased pressure on blood flow to the liver (portal hypertension) and decreased protein albumin carried in the b...

Angiography is an examination of blood vessels using special contrast agents and utilizing X-rays. Angiography results will be called normal if blood flow to the heart is normal and there is no blockage. Angiography which usually takes about half to two hours is generally carried out in the hospital's radiology department using X-ray imaging. The short time of the examination makes the patient usually does not need to stay overnight and can go home the same day after completion. Role and How the Process Angiography needs to be done to check the following: Detect whether there are disturbances in blood vessels, such as tears that affect blood flow. Evaluate heart blood flow, especially in conditions of heart failure, narrowing of the heart arteries, and unspecified chest pain. Finding out the source of bleeding in the body. Knowing how bad atherosclerosis is in the heart's blood vessels. Preparing for vascular disorders in the leg. Check for certain conditions such a...

Some people believe that there are benefits of potatoes for the face, such as can brighten the face, help overcome the problem of acne, and problems on other facial skin. However, do potatoes really have these benefits? Generally, potatoes are processed by boiling, baking, or frying. A variety of processed potato food products such as french fries, potato chips, and also potato starch. Then, what happens if the potatoes are used for your face? Myth Benefits of Potatoes for the Face Potatoes are a type of tubers that are usually eaten as vegetables. Potatoes are very good for you. Because in a potato there are nutrients that you can get. For example water, protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, and calcium. Various processed potatoes are very easy to find anywhere. But not only eaten, some people often use potatoes to overcome problems on the skin of his face. Potatoes have long been believed to be able to act as anti-inflammatory and possibly also antiseptic. The contents o...

The most basic vaccine benefits are as a preventive measure for communicable diseases. Not only that, the benefits of vaccines are also the best defense and protection against infections and various serious diseases. A vaccine is a type of product or material used to produce the immune system from various types of diseases. This vaccine can contain biological products and parts of viruses or bacteria, or viruses or live bacteria that have been weakened. This is useful to stimulate the emergence of antibodies or immunity. Vaccination can be given in the form of injections, oral, or aerosol (inhaled substance). Benefits of Vaccines for the Body Here are some of the benefits of vaccines: Prevents the spread of disease Not only does it protect the body from serious diseases, giving the vaccine can also help prevent the spread of the disease. For example, cases of death in infants and children due to outbreaks of measles and pertussis (whooping cough) that had shocked the world,...